This Great Game Comebacker Archive: 2008

The Chicago Cubs look to avoid their 100th straight year without a title; Manny Ramirez bullies his way out of Boston; and just where did the Tampa Bay Rays come from? These are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout the 2008 baseball year. Do note that these archival pages are shown in the "old" TGG design format; as a result, some links may no longer be active.

September 29-October 5, 2008The Cubs make it 100 years without a championship; MLB braces for the Great Recession; Khalil Greene's $1.47 million punch at the furniture; Our picks for the best and worst of the 2008 season.

Comebacker Archive 2009Alex Rodriguez's steroid confession, two new ballparks in New York and the Pirates' hopes of avoiding a record for futility are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2009.

Comebacker Archive 2010A revival in pitching, Stephen Strasburg's debut and the Giants' torturous run to a world title are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2010.

Comebacker Archive 2011Two historic collapses, the Cardinals' improbable October run and the McCourt saga are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2011.

Comebacker Archive 2012Expanded wild card races, perfect games, no-hitters of all kind and Miguel Cabrera's triple crown run are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2012.

Comebacker Archive 2013The Biogenesis scandal, the Boston Red Sox' emotional championship run and a record number of extra-innings games are just a few of the baseball stories we commented on throughout 2013.

Comebacker Archive 2014Comprehensive video replay, Derek Jeter's final campaign and the Kansas City Royals' Cinderella run to the World Series are just a few of the baseball stories that we commented on throughout 2014.

Comebacker Archive 2015There’s a new commissioner, baseball attempts to speed up the games, Bryce Harper breaks out and the Royals reign supreme for the first time in three decades. These are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout 2015.

Comebacker Archive 2016The unstoppable Cubs, the death of Jose Fernandez and Chris Sale’s clubhouse ‘rantics’ are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout 2016.

Comebacker Archive 2017The red-hot Astros, a record year for home runs and the Indians' record-winning streak are just a few of the action items that we commented on throughout 2017.